The Haas Financial Aid Office is available to assist current and prospective Haas students with their inquiries in various ways: in person, by phone, during scheduled consultations, or through virtual drop-in hours. Our commitment is to support master’s-level graduate students at Haas, making us your primary resource for financial aid questions. Current UC Berkeley undergraduate students should reach out to Cal Student Central for assistance as we will not be able to assist you.
Upcoming Holiday Office Hours:
HFAO Normal Business Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9am-12pm PST; 1pm-3:30pm PST (In-Person/Remote) Friday: 9am-12pm PST; 1pm-3:30pm PST for processing (Remote)
Have Questions? Please Contact Us!!!
- Scheduled Consultations: Meet with a financial aid professional for assistance with your questions through a scheduled consultation on Mondays and Fridays between 9am to 3:30pm.
- Virtual Drop-in Hours: Join one-to-one 10 minute sessions via Zoom on Tuesdays from 9am to 10am PST OR Thursdays from 1 pm to 2 pm PST.
- You will be placed in the virtual waiting room with a member from the financial aid team.
- Extended Virtual Drop-In Hours begins week of December 8, 2025:
- Tuesdays from 9am to 11am PST OR Thursdays from 1 pm to 3pm PST
- Please note that during our peak period (June to September), you may experience wait times between 15-30 minutes. We are committed to assisting our professional students as promptly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
- Email: Contact the Haas Financial Aid Team at [email protected].
- Phone/In-Person Drop-in Hours: Call the Haas Financial Aid Office at 510-643-0183 anytime Monday through Thursday from 8am-12pm PST and 1pm-3:30PST. In-Person drop-ins are also welcomed.
Location Address
Haas Financial Aid Office
2220 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94720
Mailing Address
Financial Aid Office
Haas School of Business
S546 Student Services Bldg #1900
Berkeley, CA 94720-1900
Meet Our Financial Aid Team
Rosana Hill-Thomas
Director of Financial Aid
Yurismary Llerena
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
What is your favorite thing to do in the Bay Area?
“I love to explore the culinary industry. The diversity of food in the Bay Area is phenomenal!”
What do you enjoy about your work?
“Finding resources to overcome obstacles in student’s lives. Feeling the sense of their accomplishments, and knowing that I was part of it is priceless.”
Mary Hoang
Assistant Director of Financial Aid
What is your favorite thing to do in the Bay Area?
“I love exploring Golden Gate Park. It’s a great blend of nature and culture, from peaceful gardens to world-class museums. After a walk through the park, I enjoy discovering new food spots nearby. The Bay Area’s diverse food scene, from dim sum to tacos, is one of my favorite things about being here.”
What do you enjoy about your work?
“I enjoy helping students succeed by removing barriers to their academic goals. I find real purpose in this work, whether it’s improving access to funding, streamlining administrative processes, or advocating for student needs. My commitment is to create a more equitable, supportive environment where all students can thrive in higher education.”